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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 22, 2014 14:16:06 GMT -6
Can anyone tell me where I might find the 12 spoke style front wheels for the Miller Fire Truck ?? thank you... Roger
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 14:37:49 GMT -6
Vintage AMT 32 Ford Vicky... Send me your address.
Bill
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Post by minimagneto on Jan 22, 2014 16:31:40 GMT -6
Glad to see someone helping you out, that's a very nice upgrade for that kit.
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Post by rmerdcars on Jan 22, 2014 22:15:24 GMT -6
thank you Bill, sending you a PM !!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2014 23:17:39 GMT -6
pm back...
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Post by Bud Tugly on Jan 23, 2014 17:38:21 GMT -6
Has anybody out there ever figured out why MPC chose to get creative with this model rather than following Chuck Miller’s design? While the engine, body and interior are all very accurate to the full-sized car they not only changed the front wheels but the 1:1 car has a chromed Ford 8” rear end and a leaf spring front axle while the model has a independent rear end (Jag?) and a coilover front axle. Did they borrow the chassis and suspension from another “T” kit to save having to make new mold?
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Post by Paul B. Canney on Jan 23, 2014 18:49:15 GMT -6
I believe the wire's came first on the 1:1
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Post by RatRod on Jan 23, 2014 18:58:21 GMT -6
Has anybody out there ever figured out why MPC chose to get creative with this model rather than following Chuck Miller’s design? While the engine, body and interior are all very accurate to the full-sized car they not only changed the front wheels but the 1:1 car has a chromed Ford 8” rear end and a leaf spring front axle while the model has a independent rear end (Jag?) and a coilover front axle. Did they borrow the chassis and suspension from another “T” kit to save having to make new mold?  This chassis was correct for this kit with the independent rear, and coil spring front axle, and small block chevy engine.
Next in 1968 MPC used that chassis on the Carl Casper Paddy Wagon... On this car, this chassis is completely wrong. The Casper PW used a "lifted" coil sprung front axle, and a chromed Ford 9 inch rear. The Engine in this kit is the same sbc block, and trans, but was crudely modified to look like a big block Ford.
Then again in '68 MPC used that same chassis on the Fire Truck... Once again the chassis is wrong on this one too. Like you said the real FT used a buggy sprung front & rear, and a Ford rear axle. It also went on to be 2 versions of the Outlaw. This was a way for kit manufacturers to get more bang for the buck with molds, and we as kids didn't really know much better.
When I built mine last year, I fixed the chassis by making a new one...  With a little effort a "correct" Fire Truck can be done!!! And that's the rest of the story... |
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Post by RatRod on Jan 23, 2014 19:03:36 GMT -6
I believe the wire's came first on the 1:1 |
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Post by minimagneto on Jan 23, 2014 20:06:19 GMT -6
Built mine bone box stock about 2 years ago.  Was a little disappointed to learn only most of the way through building it just how many discrepancies there were between the model and the real deal. Yeah RatRod, your Fire Truck build really takes the cake man! |
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Post by Bud Tugly on Jan 23, 2014 21:25:26 GMT -6
Thanks for the great answer RatRod and your build is beautiful - you obviously did your homework!
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